Stella Weaver sets U.S. record for hits in Little League World Series

\n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”When Nolensville won that regional tournament to clinch a Little League World Series spot, it ensured that Weaver would become the 22nd female participant in LLWS history. This is the fourth consecutive tournament to feature at least one girl — the 2019, 2021 and 2022 LLWS all had one apiece (there was no tournament in 2020).\n\nBut with all due respect to those who came before her, Weaver’s been breaking records in a manner that hasn’t been seen since Philadelphia’s Mo’ne Davis stole the show on a national scale nine years ago. Davis, for what it’s worth, is one of many baseball figures to notice Weaver’s rapid ascent, wishing good luck to the 12-year-old before the Southeast Regional championship win over Florida.”,”type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

Little League legend @Monee__11 had a special message for Stella Weaver ahead of the Southeast Region Championship game?? #GirlsWithGame pic.twitter.com/KxkCYLG4ea

— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 10, 2023

\n\n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”Another Philadelphia baseball legend also gave Weaver a shoutout when Bryce Harper had a conversation with Tennessee’s star while in Williamsport.”,”type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

“Congratulations by the way, I’m really happy for you” – Bryce Harper to Stella Weaver #LLWS #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/TXMJMv8w6q

— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 20, 2023

\n\n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”Weaver’s production hasn’t only been historic, it’s also been clutch. In an elimination game against Nevada on Tuesday, she singled in the fifth inning and eventually scored to put Tennessee up 2-0 — a run that proved to be extremely necessary in an eventual 2-1 win.”,”type”:”text”},{“__typename”:”OEmbed”,”html”:”

Stellar #LLWS pic.twitter.com/mH8zIQz9RQ

— Little League (@LittleLeague) August 22, 2023

\n\n”,”providerName”:”Twitter”,”providerUrl”:”https://twitter.com”,”type”:”oembed”,”width”:550,”contentType”:”rich”},{“__typename”:”Markdown”,”content”:”\”That’s crazy to me,\” Weaver told The Tennessean after the game. \”Me and Coach Randy \\[Huth\\] made a bucket list. We did how many hits has a girl ever had in the U.S. I thought it was so much fun. Getting that hit was just crazy.\”\n\nAs impressive as her hitting metrics are, Weaver also almost made history on the other side of the ball on Monday. Tennessee’s tallest player (listed at 5-foot-8, 120 pounds), Weaver has been